MaFashio seeks to connect, entertain and educate.
It celebrates individualism and showcases everyday people(ourselves included), what they consider fashionable, or not, but that is nonetheless, fashionable.
‘MaFashio', is a colloquial Zambian terminology used to refer to a style of dressing that is deemed edgy/in vogue or even sometimes over the top.
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Friday, October 31, 2014

Zambia Fashion Week 2014: Day Two!

Behind The Scenes: #zedfw2014 Director, Karen Nakawala, poses for our camera on Day Two of Fashion Week. We're loving that Chitenge Maxi and neck piece!

On Day Two of #zedfw2014, (l to r) Lady of MaFashio, Kii; Designer, Towani Clarke; Karen Nakawala; Mu Mudenda of Vala; and Entrepreneur & Zambia Fashion Council Chaiperson, Angelika Huwiler.

Then it was Tumbo Kasanga'sAfro Retro Fashion label, a collection we were glad to see embraced the fashion forward man. Notice the baby blue suit? Love!

Next, Tandiwe Tembo of Isa, We loved the Chitenge over the grey stone-wash dress and Zambian Flag colours over the red gown.

It was then time for a dose of the adorable with Charity Nyirongo's Mo'Creations and Couture Kids Line. It was characterised by skater dresses and playful colours.

During the Evening of Day Two, Designers that had taken the Zamtel Challenge, showcased their creations made from the official Zamtel fabric.

Kasonde Nkole, of Kasslita Designs, who was later announced as challenge winner.

Misodzi Tembo walks her model down the runway.

Elizabeth Mwanza of WAMA.

Leeman of Vitenge Ma Boys.

Yvonne Katongo of Yves Designs.

Chisenga Chibale of Chic Fashions.

Mwanje Mukalasha of Mo'Creations and Couture.

Tandiwe Tembo of ISA.

Melanie Chirwa of Melz.

Following the Challenge, Phelile of Veronica N. unveiled a vibrant and feminine collection aptly named 'NEON FUSION'.

Showcasing for the first time, all the way from the United Kingdom was Miniver Bwalya-Oliver of MNBO Intoluyane an accessories brand. She has previously showcased at the prestigious Africa Fashion Week London.

Also gracing the Zambia Fashion Week runway was Zimbabwean born designer, Annie Enelesi Maliki of Litso. A largely monochrome collection, we loved the flow of the pieces.

It was then Mwangala Luhila of Eccentric Couture House, with a collection fit for the woman that loves glamour and is not afraid to make a statement.

The third-last designer of Day Two was Melanie Chirwa of MELZ, with a collection called Fusion. She took part in Zambia Fashion Week 2013 as an emerging designer.

It was then Deborah Chuma, of DebbieChu. We enjoyed her collection profusely. Inspired by the Past (the very distant past), this collection made us want to be a part of a fashion renaissance of our own. Loved It!

The final designers of the night were Uzangi, with a truly afrocentric collection. (We loved the clashing Chitenge prints.)

For more information regarding any of the designers featured above as well as Zambia Fashion Week in general, email: karen@afromediaevents.com and/or kabwela.chisela@gmail.com or

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This. Is. MaFashio. A place where Zambian Fashion comes to life. Where being eclectic, an individual, a proud African and Fashionista are embraced. :)
Brought to you by sisters Kahyi and Key Fundafunda, Economics and Law (respectively)students, and full time fashion junkies.
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